Apple’s mixed-reality headset release could delay due to manufacturing issues

Apple's first-ever mixed-reality headset which is due to debut this Spring, is expected to ship later in 2023. However as Apple expects that problems could arise during the manufacturing process, this could potentially delay the headset’s release. The production of the headset is delayed due to manufacturing issues, which is now scheduled for September. 

The Wall Street Journal recently provided an update on the Apple headset, which includes details that have already been widely discussed, such as the rumoured $3,000 price tag and external battery. In addition, the report suggests that Apple is aware of potential production issues with the device. 

The initial plan was to connect the headset wirelessly to a base station to handle the heavy computation it requires. However, the final version of the headset is said to look much like the skiing goggles, fully enclosing the user's eyes for an immersive experience.  

There will be an external battery pack, which would connect to the headset magnetically, how the battery pack attaches on iPhones using the MagSafe.

The team working on the headset had planned to release it multiple times in the past few years. However, they faced obstacles such as ensuring the software worked seamlessly with the hardware, which is causing the delay.